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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
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Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
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Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
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University helps historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker sharpen its edge

A historic ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ scissor maker is gaining new insights into the traditional craftsmanship that it has used to lovingly handcraft scissors for over a century through a collaboration with the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
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FDA approves trial to advance pioneering treatment for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)

The US Food and Drug Administation (FDA) has approved BlackfinBio Limited’s Phase 1/2 clinical trial for its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy targeting Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) Type 47 (SPG47).
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New campaign to help people outside ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ discover the city’s uniqueness

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ City Council and the city’s two universities have teamed up on an innovative campaign to showcase what makes ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ a distinct destination to live and study
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¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ walkers raising thousands for life-saving genetic research

Hundreds of staff, students, alumni and friends of the University of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ are hiking across the Peak District today (Friday 24 June 2022) to raise money for life-changing genetic disease therapies.
Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax

A journey of friendship and collaboration to strengthen medical education in Iraq

For the past 13 years, Professors Nigel and Deborah Bax have played an instrumental role in helping Iraqi medics and health organisations develop medical curricula and training programmes.
Neville Chamberlain holding the paper containing the resolution to commit to peaceful methods signed by both Hitler and himself on his return from Munich

True story of how fear of war in Europe led to heartbreaking marriage collapse

A new drama revealing the tragic true story of how one couple’s marriage was torn apart and mental health destabilised by the fear of war breaking out in Europe, is set to be performed in public for the first time next week (28 June 2022).
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South Yorkshire to lead UK R&D for sustainable aviation fuels

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) has reached a key milestone in its construction